Necropolis Quay Mine
Harappan (2600–1900 BCE)·Harappan·🇰🇭 Preah Vihear, Cambodia
About
About Necropolis Quay Mine
Necropolis Quay Mine in Preah Vihear, Cambodia is a Harappan (2600–1900 BCE) quarry attributed to Harappan culture. Systematically investigated through photogrammetry and test trenching, it presents a central mound with necropolis. Construction employs mudbrick on stone socle and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Harappan quarry with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Water management and resilience
- 02Astronomical alignment and orientation
Theories
- 01Elite residence and administrative centre
- 02Trading entrepôt and regional hub
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2584 BCE
- Period
- Harappan (2600–1900 BCE)
- Culture
- Harappan
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2584 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1784 BCE
Major expansion and monumental elaboration
c. 825 BCE
Rebuilding and fortification phase
2018
Modern archaeological excavation and survey
On the ground
Structures & features
15.1665° N · 105.3364° E · 2281 m · 4 mapped features
Necropolis Extension
entranceHydraulic feature — reservoir
15.1677° N · 105.3373° ERock Art Panel
entranceBurial zone — tumuli
15.1649° N · 105.3351° EPrincipal Monument
cairnPrimary quarry at Necropolis Quay Mine — megalithic chamber
15.1685° N · 105.3350° EAncillary Complex
hydraulicBurial zone — tumuli
15.1684° N · 105.3382° E